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I don't really feel "more confident" in a noticeable way,
but I do feel a little happier and more content.
Maybe that could count instead of more confidence?
Why not?
When I'm at "the top of my game" - working out regularly, actually eating healthy food and not owing too many people money, I find I carry myself a bit differently. I wouldn't call it "boastful" - maybe just "strutting".
And there have been studies done with infants - they respond much more positively to a smiling face than a neutral or frowning one. So I think it's something that's hardwired into us - to be attracted to a happier person.
I was wondering if all other factors being equal,
could it get any attention from women if a guy loses say 2-3 inches in his waist,
like going from an average build to a thin build?
I'd hazard a guess to say either "no" or "probably not."
*I'm hoping someone might prove me wrong though.
However, I'm impressed with myself being 15 lbs lighter and having a waist roughly 2 inches smaller.
Bodyfat-wise, I'm nearly down to an Olypian's bodyfat level, but still have a little bulk on my bones from muscle.
I think it's terrific! You've always been a nice guy, and now you probably feel even better about yourself. Congrats.
I don't really feel "more confident" in a noticeable way,
but I do feel a little happier and more content.
Maybe that could count instead of more confidence?
Absolutely! People are attracted to those that are happy with themselves. And the run away from those that have esteem issues and give off vibes of desperation.
Women want a man with a nice round booty. So if you look terrible all over, at least you can do some exercises to beef up your rump. Try that and stop with all these strange posts...
Just pleeease don't get too obsessed w/ your new body... It is never as attractive as a great personality and a humble heart! I dated a guy that was amazing, but he was so obsessed with his physical appearance that it completely turned me off. I would never want to be with someone who thinks I would be so shallow! Girls have enough insecurities of our own, the last thing we want is a guy as concerned w/ themselves as the world has made us. Confidence at any size is sexy
can't say it better.
I love my husband with his belly (not really a belly) and love handles and the whole package, because he is the kindest and smartest man I ever met.
When I'm at "the top of my game" - working out regularly, actually eating healthy food and not owing too many people money, I find I carry myself a bit differently. I wouldn't call it "boastful" - maybe just "strutting".
And there have been studies done with infants - they respond much more positively to a smiling face than a neutral or frowning one. So I think it's something that's hardwired into us - to be attracted to a happier person.
I guess I'm at the top of my game when we're in a heat wave.
Give me 85+ F and I'm often grinning like an idiot, ear-to-ear.
Neat!
Myself, I'm not impressed with my home country but have to stay here at least a few more years. That probably leads to a lot of neutral to frowning facial expressions since nearly-every moment I'm consciously trying to feel warm in a place with an average annual high of 52 F. Some things make me smile though, so maybe I should spend more time thinking about them.
And there have been studies done with infants - they respond much more positively to a smiling face than a neutral or frowning one.
That's true and very funny because you could tell them "hello, you little idiot" with a smiling face and they'll smile back at ya! Same with pets... no wonder people "love" 'em...
Women want a man with a nice round booty. So if you look terrible all over, at least you can do some exercises to beef up your rump. Try that and stop with all these strange posts...
Is that where guys become obsessed about "getting big" and have negative opinions about "how small" they think they are, or other people?
Appearance from bigger muscles is an afterthought for me.
I like weight lifting for other reasons:
- the added body-warmth
- making my job easier to do
- making my metabolism higher so I can eat more without gaining fat
Actually what you're thinking of is muscle dysmorphia aka bigorexia. Those guys are huge.
I think what he is refering to is the male version of anorexia (man + anorexia = manorexia). These guys are stick thin.
IMHO, going from average to skinny is not usually attractive unless there is an increase in muscle definition. I know many girls that would feel uncomfortable dating a guy who is as thin or thinner than they are. I think the ideal male build (in the minds of most women) is average and muscular/ toned.
Actually what you're thinking of is muscle dysmorphia aka bigorexia. Those guys are huge.
I think what he is refering to is the male version of anorexia (man + anorexia = manorexia). These guys are stick thin.
IMHO, going from average to skinny is not usually attractive unless there is an increase in muscle definition. I know many girls that would feel uncomfortable dating a guy who is as thin or thinner than they are.
I think the ideal male build (in the minds of most women) is average and muscular/ toned.
Yes that was I was thinking of.
I've also heard of male anorexia... Not very appealing physiques for either female or male, IMHO.
I grew up watching "superheros", so I'd probably tend to err on the bigorexia side.
That's why I added "a little bit of bulkiness from muscle" so I don't sound like I simply look underfed and emaciated. I do have increased muscle definition, though I'm not "cut" at the moment. I'm not really aiming to look that way; just happy to be as naturally low in fat as practical.
Really?
When I look at underwear adds, I see men who have large bone structures (ie. tall guys with long and wide torsos, long arms) on men with some muscle tone on guys who's bodyfat is so low some nearly look like they've been in a P.O.W. camp. Basically like a naturally big guy trying to look small.
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can't say it better.
Some things make me smile though, so maybe I should spend more time thinking about them. 
